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CCF 40: Santiago vs. Eberson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jones Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen Impulse - An Endless Sporadic as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Jones Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobias Green!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark forces Green back against the cage and clinches.
Stark dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stark for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Stark is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark scores with a spinning back kick!
Green looks gassed!
Green feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Green preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Stark stops a takedown attempt from Green.
Tony Jones Stark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Green.
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Stark landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Stark to work.
Stark decides to pull guard.
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Green stops Stark from standing up.
Green won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Stark is looking to stand up but Green isn't so interested in that idea.
Stark pulls Green in close to his closed guard and prevents Green from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Jones Stark wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stark connects with a high kick.
Green gets tackled into the cage by Stark. Stark maintains the clinch.
Stark lands a body shot.
Stark pulls guard.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Green manages to get himself to full guard.
Stark advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Stark tries to stand and escape but Green is controlling the position.
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jones Stark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Stark has Green pressed against the cage.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Green is breathing heavily.
Stark prevents the takedown attempt.
Stark landing knees to the body.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
Stark gets back to full guard.
Green postures up.
Green won't allow Stark to get back to his feet.
Green with a flurry of punches that miss.
Green being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Stark wants to stand but Green is controlling the position.
Green postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Jones Stark.
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Green to the mat! Green manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark advances position into side control!
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Green is defending well.
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Green, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a sweep.
Stark working the ground and pound.
Stark lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Green down.
Stark cracks Green with a big elbow.
Stark looking to control but instead Green has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Green looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stark wants to finish this one by submission but Green is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stark.
Stark working for a submission but Green is keeping him at bay.
Stark landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jones Stark dominated that second round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stark moves into the clinch.
Stark with a knee to the head.
Stark manages to break the clinch.
Stark tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Green fails with the takedown.
Stark rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stark with a knee to the head.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Stark successfully pulls guard.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Green trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Green passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
Green looking for a submission but Stark manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Green wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Tobias Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Green preventing the sweep.
Tony Jones Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stark is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Green, into his guard.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Jones Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stark has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tony Jones Stark!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Tony Jones Stark!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tony Jones Stark!
Tony Jones Stark wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tj Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, tj Miller!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fedorov.
Fedorov taking a breather here.
Miller is trying to control Fedorov's posture but Fedorov avoids it.
Miller trying to remain calm as Fedorov controls from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Fedorov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fedorov shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fedorov scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov is stalling in the full guard.
Fedorov pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fedorov in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Fedorov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller leaves Fedorov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fedorov is breathing heavily.
Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fedorov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fedorov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fedorov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fedorov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fedorov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fedorov drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fedorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fedorov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Fedorov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Fedorov shoots in.
Fedorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miller swivels and escapes.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Fedorov shrugs off.
Miller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fedorov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedorov backwards.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller tries to work over Fedorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fedorov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fedorov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedorov tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Fedorov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fedorov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fedorov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miller throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller controls Fedorov momentarily but Fedorov frees himself.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fedorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Fedorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fedorov is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Fedorov circles away and we're back to standing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown by Fedorov or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Fedorov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fedorov lands in his opponent's guard.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Fedorov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is adopting a defensive guard.
Fedorov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fedorov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Fedorov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fedorov has his takedown stuffed
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller drives through and clinches with Fedorov against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fedorov uses from the top position.
Fedorov is stalling in the full guard.
Fedorov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alexander Fedorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Fedorov dominated that second round.
That's time! Fedorov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fedorov shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Fedorov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fedorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexander Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fedorov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fedorov lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander Fedorov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fedorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Miller leaves Fedorov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fedorov is taking a breather. Miller says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We're going to have a standup here because Alexander Fedorov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fedorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedorov looks for a takedown but Miller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Fedorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fedorov quickly recovers to half guard.
Fedorov wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Fedorov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fedorov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller seems to be looking for submissions.
Fedorov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fedorov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedorov is defended easily by Miller.
Fedorov dives in and grabs Miller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes down on Fedorov's head and hops out.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miller!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Alexander Fedorov!
Alexander Fedorov wins by unanimous decision!
Alexander Fedorov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argos Panoptes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argos Panoptes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Argos Panoptes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrell Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panoptes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Panoptes misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
Brewer lands a high kick to the side of Panoptes's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Brewer dives into guard, looking to finish.
Panoptes is rocked!
It looks like Argos Panoptes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer loads up on a big left hand. Panoptes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Brewer looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Panoptes can't hide his disappointment, as Brewer celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Brewer!
During a confident post fight interview, Terrell Brewer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George St Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Grace!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Lopez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
St Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Grace misses with a body shot.
Grace clinches with his opponent.
Grace tries a body shot but St Lopez blocks it.
Grace prevents the takedown attempt.
St Lopez is looking for a takedown.
Grace misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
St Lopez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
St Lopez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grace trying to control the position.
St Lopez controlling from the top position.
St Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Lopez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
St Lopez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace keeping moving, preventing St Lopez from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Lopez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grace but Grace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grace wants it to stay on the feet.
St Lopez gets a takedown into half guard.
Grace is trying to get back to full guard.
St Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grace.
Grace controlling St Lopez's posture.
Grace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George St Lopez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grace pushes St Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Grace can't find room to land a body shot as St Lopez controls the action.
Grace lands with a left to the head.
St Lopez stalling in the clinch but Grace improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grace.
St Lopez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grace pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grace cracks St Lopez with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace lands a shoulder strike.
St Lopez can't get the takedown.
Grace misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Grace will probably get the nod.
That's time! St Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grace cracks a nice hook into St Lopez's ribs.
St Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
St Lopez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grace is not content to let St Lopez control the position.
Grace is looking to reverse the position.
St Lopez landing a few strikes.
Who's going to make the next move?
St Lopez trying to control the action but Grace is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Grace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Lopez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grace holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
St Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grace sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if St Lopez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Lopez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Lopez throws a nice looking combination but Grace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Lopez fails with the takedown.
Grace throws a body punch but St Lopez moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace lands a jab to the nose.
St Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
St Lopez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grace but Grace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace lands a nice shot that snaps St Lopez's head back.
Grace with a nice cross.
Grace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
St Lopez misses with the body kick
and Grace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Lopez thinking.
George St Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good exchange - Grace coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
St Lopez avoids the body shot from Grace.
Grace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Lopez moves away.
Grace thuds a left hand into St Lopez's body.
Grace just misses with a punch to the body.
Tim Grace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Lopez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grace counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Grace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Grace clinches with his opponent.
Grace lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Grace.
St Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
St Lopez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grace pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Grace as St Lopez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace drops St Lopez with a beautiful combination! St Lopez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grace is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Grace moves out of range easily.
Grace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Lopez has Grace pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grace manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grace lands a shot to the body.
Grace lands a body shot.
Grace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grace lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Lopez backwards.
A right hand to the body from Grace.
Grace is struggling to control the position.
Grace cracks St Lopez with a nice body shot.
Grace content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Lopez tries for a takedown but Grace manages to get underhooks.
Grace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grace digs a right hand underneath St Lopez's ribcage. St Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grace taking a breather.
Grace is pressed up against the cage. St Lopez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grace down to the mat. Grace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grace connects with a body shot.
Grace sends St Lopez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grace is motioning to the referee to let St Lopez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
St Lopez is rocked!
Grace darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! St Lopez's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Grace before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Grace!
Tim Grace decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rourke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer scores with a punch to the head.
Rourke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxer, pushing him back against the cage.
Boxer stops a takedown attempt from Rourke.
Boxer lands a left hand.
Rourke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxer prevents it.
Rourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rourke avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Rourke shoots in and bounces Boxer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boxer wants to stand and escape but Rourke is having none of it.
Rourke postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rourke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke looking to pass the guard.
Boxer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boxer tries to get out of the position.
Rourke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boxer's guard.
Rourke wants to pass the guard but Boxer is defending well.
Rourke seems to be working for a kimura but Boxer defends the submission attempt.
Rourke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rourke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rourke wants to free his trapped foot but Boxer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rourke with the ground and pound but Boxer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
Rourke working some strikes from top position.
Rourke scoring with some ground and pound.
Rourke landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rourke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rourke slips nicely into half guard.
Boxer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rourke throws a strike but Boxer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Boxer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rourke is controlling him.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Rourke from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rourke tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer is retaining full guard.
Rourke throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rourke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rourke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rourke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer keeping full guard, as Rourke tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Rourke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rourke fails to land the takedown.
Boxer misses with a straight left.
Boxer punishes Rourke's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Boxer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxer.
Rourke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boxer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boxer with a nice cross.
Rourke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer misses with a straight left.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rourke manages to avoid it.
Rourke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sam Rourke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rourke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rourke throws a shot from downtown. Boxer moves away and avoids it.
Rourke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rourke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer lands a body shot.
Rourke tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rourke walks into a stiff left hand from Boxer.
Ronnie Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rourke has a takedown stuffed.
Ronnie Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rourke.
Nice cross by Boxer.
Rourke ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer slips a jab and a cross from Rourke.
Boxer with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rourke is defended easily by Boxer.
Rourke is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer clobbers Rourke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rourke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer throws a shot to the body.
Boxer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer lands a jab to the head.
Boxer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rourkes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rourke takes one to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rourke.
Boxer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rourke.
Boxer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rourke tries for a takedown but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rourke takes one on the button.
Rourke is rocked!
Boxer lands a jab to Rourke's midsection.
Rourke dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
Rourke is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxer finish him?
Jab, jab by Boxer - just one landing.
Rourke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxer is fending him off so far but Rourke persists. Nope, Boxer circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxer catches Rourke with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Rourke forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronnie Boxer!
After winning the bout, Ronnie Boxer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Kincade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
165 lbs
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144 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hoffman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Kincade!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kincade is looking to chop away at Hoffman's legs.
Kincade moves into the clinch.
Kincade pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoffman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kincade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch but Kincade keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kincade throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoffman managing to block the knees to the body from Kincade.
Hoffman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kincade after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade throws an elbow that misses.
Kincade has Hoffman pressed against the cage.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Kincade manages to get underhooks.
Kincade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffman is defending well for now.
Kincade has a couple of punches blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoffman is trying to drag Kincade to the mat but Kincade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kincade tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoffman avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoffman is working for takedown but Kincade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kincade taking a breather.
Kincade scores a nice knee to the body.
Kincade missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kincade.
Kincade has Hoffman pressed against the cage, preventing Hoffman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kincade is struggling to control the position.
Kincade misses with some punches.
Kincade missing with knees to the body.
Hoffman avoids the elbow strike from Kincade, against the cage.
Hoffman can't get the takedown.
Hoffman avoiding damage as Kincade throws knees to the body.
Hoffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kincade throws an elbow but misses.
Kincade gets underhooks to prevent Hoffman's takedown attempt.
Kincade stalling.
Kincade prevents the takedown attempt.
Kincade lands an elbow just above Hoffman 's eye.
It looks like Ryan Hoffman has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kincade scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hoffman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hoffman has his takedown stuffed
and Kincade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kincade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kincade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kincade connects with an inside leg kick.
Kincade motions for Hoffman to come forward. Kincade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kincade.
Hoffman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Kincade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kincade.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kincade takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kincade.
Hoffman managing to block the knees to the body from Kincade.
Kincade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoffman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kincade is defending well.
Kincade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoffman avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade can't find room to land a body shot as Hoffman controls the action.
Kincade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kincade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoffman blocks an elbow strike from Kincade.
Kincade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kincade lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoffman goes for a takedown attempt but Kincade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoffman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade lands a body shot.
Kincade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoffman manages to avoid it.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kincade throws a shot from downtown. Hoffman moves away and avoids it.
Kincade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Kincade tries to score with a low kick but Hoffman moves his leg out of the way.
Hoffman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rory Kincade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Hoffman.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kincade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kincade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoffman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincade scores with a leg kick.
Kincade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoffman's sensitive parts.
Kincade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kincade jabs Hoffman right on the nose. Hoffman blinks but takes it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoffman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kincade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hoffman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kincade defends it nicely.
Kincade tries to clinch up.
Rory Kincade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kincade lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoffman tries to keep at a distance but Kincade has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hoffman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hoffman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoffman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kincade pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman swats away the attempt to clinch by Kincade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kincade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kincade feints and then cracks Hoffman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoffman down.
Kincade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoffman takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by Kincade. Beautiful body shot.
Kincade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kincade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Hoffman.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kincade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoffman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kincade moves into range and clinches up with Hoffman.
Kincade with a knee to the head.
Kincade stalls.
Kincade connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Kincade.
Kincade stops a takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Kincade lands with a light punch inside.
Hoffman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kincade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoffman avoids it.
Hoffman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kincade lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kincade.
Still in the clinch, Kincade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kincade utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoffman is trying to drag Kincade to the mat but Kincade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kincade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoffman avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kincade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kincade is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hoffman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Kincade circles away easily
and Kincade counters with a good low kick that Hoffman was not able to check.
Kincade wants to land a leg kick but Hoffman is out of range.
Kincade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kincade as Hoffman shoots in.
Kincade tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoffman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kincade connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kincade.
Kincade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoffman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kincade throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincade wants to slow Hoffman down by chopping away at his legs.
Kincade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kincade is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoffman rather than just go for the knockout.
Kincade connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kincade.
Kincade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kincade lands a slapping body shot.
Kincade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kincade lands with a nice body kick.
Kincade thumps Hoffman with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kincade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincade lands a head shot.
Hoffman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kincade lands a leg kick that knocks Hoffman off balance momentarily.
Kincade sizes up Hoffman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kincade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoffman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kincade moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Kincade throws a wild body kick that Hoffman sees coming a mile off.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kincade throws a leg kick which misses Hoffman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoffman tries to avoid it.
Kincade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kincade. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kincade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kincade, right into the meat.
Kincade wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Kincade.
Kincade wants to slow Hoffman down by chopping away at his legs.
Kincade tries to clinch but Hoffman is having none of it.
Kincade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Kincade circles away easily
and Kincade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hoffman's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincade connects with a leg kick. Hoffman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoffman is able to avoid easily.
Hoffman fails with the takedown
and Kincade counters with a leg kick.
Kincade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kincade lands with a shot to the body.
Kincade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Kincade.
Kincade lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kincade lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Kincade dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hoffman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hoffman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kincade throws a body kick that misses.
Kincade feints and then cracks Hoffman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoffman down.
Kincade rushes Hoffman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kincade tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoffman avoids the damage to the body.
Kincade lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kincade.
Nice elbow from Kincade.
Hoffman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Kincade.
Ryan Hoffman's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is working for takedown but Kincade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kincade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kincade avoiding damage.
Kincade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoffman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kincade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rory Kincade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a takedown
and Kincade counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Kincade circles away easily
and Kincade counters with a three punch combo that has Hoffman backing up. Hoffman nods at Kincade to acknowledge the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Hoffman blocks the low kick.
Kincade tries to clinch there but Hoffman circles away.
Kincade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kincade wants it to stay on the feet.
Kincade misses with a low kick.
Hoffman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kincade to the ground. Hoffman is now in Kincade's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hoffman won't allow Kincade to sweep him here.
Hoffman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kincade working a defensive guard here.
Kincade wants to sweep here but Hoffman controlling him for the moment.
Kincade is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rory Kincade wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kincade darts in and clinches Hoffman up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kincade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kincade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Kincade manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kincade pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Kincade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kincade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rory Kincade!
Rory Kincade wins by unanimous decision!
Rory Kincade is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Rory Kincade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Snake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marx misses with a kick to the body.
Marx fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snake is out of range.
Marx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bruno Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx cracks the inside of Snake's front leg.
Marx throws a combination that misses
and Snake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marx tries a head kick but it misses.
Marx throws a head kick that misses.
Marx throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marx throws a head kick that Snake semi-blocks.
It looks like Jake Snake has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marx rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snake lands with a nice body punch.
Marx is breathing heavily.
Marx throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snake.
Marx throws a nice looking combination but Snake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake cracks a nice hook into Marx's ribs.
Snake works Marx's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marx gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Snake pushing down on Marx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Snake trying to control the action but Marx is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Snake seems content to control.
Snake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marx tries to kick Snake off but Snake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake working Marx over with strikes.
Snake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Snake slips a nice elbow through Marx's hands, connecting with Marx's forehead.
Snake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snake controlling the action here.
Marx pushes Snake off looking to stand but Snake dives back in and keeps control.
Snake works his way into side control.
Marx is working to avoid the ground and pound but Snake connects with a decent elbow.
Snake has an Americana. Marx didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Snake is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Snake hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jake Snake!
A very excited looking Jake Snake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barn Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barn Cat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnings shoots in and drives through. Cat sprawls well.
Cat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cunnings.
Cat throws a sloppy body shot
and Cunnings counters with a left and a right that stings Cat.
That kick from Cat tenderised Cunnings's leg. Cunnings is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck for Cunnings with that takedown attempt.
Barn Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Cunnings.
Cunnings tries to clinch up but Cat circles away and keeps his distance.
Cat keeps Cunnings at a distance using the push kick.
Cunnings tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cunnings is defended easily by Cat.
Cunnings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings is looking to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Cat
and Cunnings counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cat's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunnings drops back looking for a leg! Cat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cat manages to kick Cunnings off! Cunnings jumps back into Cat's guard.
Cunnings stands and throws Cat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cunnings wants to stand but Cat is controlling his arm.
Cunnings tries for a kimura but Cat is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Barn Cat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cunnings takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Cat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cat.
Nice sprawl there from Cat as Cunnings shoots in.
Barn Cat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cat looks to land a body kick but Cunnings moved away.
Cat throws a sloppy head kick and Cunnings moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jojo Cunnings has been cut.
Cat scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Cunnings tenderised Cat's leg. Cat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cunnings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cunnings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cat, right into the meat.
Cunnings tries for a takedown but Cat circles away easily
and Cat counters with a nice leg kick.
Cunnings looks gassed!
Nice body kick from Cat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Cat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat scores with a kick to the body.
Cat scores with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cat. Cunnings shrugs it off though.
Cat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cat scores with a nice body kick.
Cat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cunnings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cat throws a right hand that Cunnings ducks under and follows up with a left that Cunnings also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cat throws the kick towards the body but Cunnings avoids it.
Cat gets tackled into the cage by Cunnings. Cunnings maintains the clinch.
Cunnings has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cat.
Cat wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barn Cat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jojo Cunnings's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cat throws a nice head kick!
Cunnings wants to clinch.
Cat throws a leg kick but Cunnings sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cunnings takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cat throws a wild body kick that Cunnings sees coming a mile off.
Cat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cat tries a low kick but Cunnings avoids it.
A big right from Cat misses.
Cat keeps Cunnings at a distance using the push kick.
Cat tries to work over Cunnings's front leg with a kick but Cunnings checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat throws a head kick but Cunnings moves out of range.
Cat keeps the fight on the outside.
Cat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Cunnings.
Cunnings is looking to clinch.
Cat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cat.
Cat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cat lands a head kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown but Cat shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Cat.
Cat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cunnings is breathing heavily.
Cat misses with a low kick.
Cat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cunnings will feel that in the morning.
Cat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Cat.
Cat throws a head kick that misses.
Cunnings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings fails with the takedown.
Cat lands a nice looking body kick.
Cat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cat lands with a kick to the temple. Cunnings shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cunnings is rocked!
Cat is looking to score with low kicks.
Cat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunnings shoots in looking for a takedown. Cat tries to sprawl out of it but Cunnings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barn Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Cunnings.
Cat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cat.
Cat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cat throws a body punch but Cunnings moves out of range.
Cat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cunnings takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Cat. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barn Cat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jojo Cunnings's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Cat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cat tries a head kick but it misses.
Cunnings fails with the takedown.
Barn Cat is winning the standup battle so far.
Cat tries to work over Cunnings's front leg with a kick but Cunnings checks it.
Cunnings's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cunnings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cunnings moves out of range as Cat throws a body kick.
Cat misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Cat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cunnings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat scores with a head kick.
Cunnings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cat throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cat.
Cat misses with a jab to the body
and Cunnings counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cat thows a body kick. Cunnings tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cunnings on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cat throws a head kick that half lands.
That has opened up Jojo Cunnings's cut even more.
Cat throws a front kick that sends Cunnings stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cat scores with a leg kick.
Cat throws a sloppy head kick and Cunnings moves out of range easily.
Cunnings is looking to clinch but Cat is avoiding it.
Cat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cunnings's head.
Cunnings is still on wobbly legs! Can Cat finish him?
Cunnings avoids the head kick by Cat.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cat sprawls well. Cat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cunnings gets slowly back to his feet.
Cunnings takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cat sprawls well. Cat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cunnings gets slowly back to his feet.
Barn Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Cunnings.
Cat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cunnings seems to have recovered his senses.
Cat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cunnings takes a step back to recover.
Cat throws a leg kick which misses Cunnings's front leg but catches the back leg as Cunnings tries to avoid it.
Barn Cat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cat throws a head kick that half lands.
Cunnings chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cat can pounce on him.
Jojo Cunnings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cat tries a head kick but it misses.
Cat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Cat.
Cunnings blocks a head kick by Cat.
Cunnings fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cat throws a sloppy head kick and Cunnings moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunnings tries to close the distance and clinch but Cat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jojo Cunnings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cunnings.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barn Cat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Barn Cat!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Barn Cat!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Barn Cat!
Barn Cat wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Barn Cat said 'Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelso Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adelso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Junior!
Junior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stewart is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Some bone on bone action there as Junior checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stewart swats away the attempt to clinch by Junior.
Stewart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Junior looks gassed!
Stewart decides to stand and escape the position.
Junior tries for a takedown but Stewart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Stewart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Junior's guard.
Stewart stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
Junior being controlled here, momentarily.
Stewart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Junior is defending well.
Stewart slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stewart is working for a kimura but Junior is defending it quite comfortably.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Stewart stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Junior to get to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stewart. Stewart circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Junior is trying to defend but Stewart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stewart trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stewart decides to stand and escape the position.
Junior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stewart swivels and escapes.
Stewart throws a solid leg kick but Junior takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stewart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart takes the fight into the clinch.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Stewart gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Junior regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stewart pushes down on Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stewart controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stewart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stewart has managed to clinch.
Stewart works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stewart advances position into side control!
Stewart scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Junior to see if he's OK.
Stewart has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Junior!
Junior is breathing heavily.
Stewart lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stewart with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stewart trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stewart postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Junior looks a forlorn figure.
Junior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stewart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stewart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart trying to control but Junior is having none of it.
Junior can't escape the position.
Stewart looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior is looking to improve his position but Stewart isn't that keen on the idea.
Stewart breaks from Junior's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Junior tries to reverse the position but Stewart maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Junior can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart looking to control and managing it successfully.
Junior has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Junior is covering up but some of the strikes from Stewart are getting through and doing damage.
I really don't envy Junior right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Junior is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stewart is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Junior is defending well though. Stewart let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stewart's guard. Nice work there by Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stewart is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stewart scoring with strikes but Junior is staying in there.
Stewart fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stewart tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stewart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Junior is looking to escape.
Stewart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stewart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Junior keeps the fight on the outside.
Stewart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Junior to the mat! Junior manages to get full guard.
Stewart passes Junior's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stewart wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it.
Stewart passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stewart manages to capitalize on a mistake by Junior to take his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Junior rolls, trying to escape but Stewart keeps control of the position.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart controlling from the back.
Stewart is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Junior knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Junior for a finish.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Stewart working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Junior is doing well to defend. Stewart seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Junior is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Stewart!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Eberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Santiago has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Eberson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eberson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santiago keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santiago. Eberson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Santiago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eberson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santiago breaks the clinch.
Eberson misses with a looping right.
Santiago throws a push kick but Eberson slaps the foot to one side.
Eberson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eberson ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Santiago punishes Eberson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eberson misses with a low kick.
Santiago tries a head kick but it misses.
Eberson drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Eberson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eberson defends well.
Santiago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santiago will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eberson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eberson trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to control.
Eberson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eberson won't allow Santiago to get back to his feet.
Santiago wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santiago connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eberson momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eberson.
Santiago cracks Eberson with an open hand slap.
Santiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Santiago lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Santiago ducks under a wild hook from Eberson.
Santiago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Santiago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eberson ducks under a wild hook from Santiago.
Eberson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santiago connects with a body shot that sends Eberson's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eberson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santiago to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Santiago.
Santiago looks to land a left hand but Eberson moved out of range nicely.
Santiago throws a sloppy head kick and Eberson moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Santiago.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santiago throws a series of punches but Eberson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Santiago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santiago connects with an inside leg kick.
Santiago stalks Eberson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eberson's face. Eberson staggers backwards, shaken.
Eberson is rocked!
Eberson fails with a takedown attempt.
Eberson is still on wobbly legs! Can Santiago finish him?
Santiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Santiago lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Eberson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Santiago dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Santiago!
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